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The Gruffalo’s Child at Segerstrom Center
April 26-27: Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
Day at the Rocks at Vasquez Rocks County Park in Agua Dulce
April 26: Enjoy crafts, cultural booths, live music, local vendors, and animal meet-and-greets at this community day in the park.
Arbor Day in Los Alamitos
April 26: Eco-crafts, free mulch and compost, kids' activities, and a tree planting celebration in honor of Arbor Day.
Earth Day at ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with frog-themed crafts, story time, amphibian games, and live animal encounters.
Earth Day at the Bay in Newport Beach
April 26: This free, family-friendly event features environmental-themed exhibits, booths, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, and educational information.
SoCal API Festival at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
April 26: Celebrate 20+ ANHPI cultures with live art, martial arts, hands-on activities, community vendors, and family fun at this free all-ages festival.
Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with a kid-friendly reading about Yosemite’s endangered mountain frogs, conservation, and the power of resilience.
Festival of Nations in La Palma
April 26: Parade, cultural performances, carnival rides, games, petting zoo, and food trucks—celebrate La Palma’s diverse community!
Spring Fling at Discovery Cube in LA
April 26: Learn about pollinators, plant native seeds, and explore how UV rays affect our world in this hands-on celebration of California’s environment.
Earth Day Celebration at the District in Tustin
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, a planting station, and live garden bugs with Doodlebugs Animal Adventures.
Kite Festival at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles
April 26: Enjoy a kite festival with free kites (while supplies last), tree giveaway, kids crafts and activities, DJ sets, and eco-friendly booths.
Cambodian Heritage Month Market Pop Up at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 26: Celebrate Cambodian culture with traditional dance, crafts, live music, and more family fun at this festive community event.
AMP Festival at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
April 26: Celebrate art, music, and community with live performances, an interactive kids' Paint Lab, and a public art installation on the Promenade.
Día del Niño at Plaza de la Raza in LA
April 26: Live music, puppet shows, hands-on art workshops, a petting zoo, and free family fun celebrating creativity and the joy of childhood.
Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina
April 26: Celebrate spring with Japanese food, music, taiko drums, shopping, and giveaways at this Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl in Pasadena
April 26: Enjoy a day of music, featuring 8 stages, over 50 musicians! The festival includes interactive experiences & activities, a kids zone, photo ops, artisans alley, and food trucks.
Earth Day Celebration with Sea and Sage Audubon Society in Irvine
April 27: Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with Sea and Sage Audubon Society.
Earth Day Festival at Bolsa Chica Wetlands
April 27: Activities happening at both the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and state beach, enjoy bouncy house, carnival games, food/snacks, WOW tide pool touch tank, walk trails, and more.
Special Needs Resource Fair in Sherman Oaks
April 27: The fair connects parents and professionals with resources available to LA's special needs community.
Arte: Filipino Food Arts & Flavors Celebration in Anaheim
April 27: Celebrate Filipino culture with food, art, music, and live performances by Fil-Am artists and cultural dance troupes.
EncinoFest at Encino Park
April 27: Live music, dance, free snacks, basketball contests, and neighborhood fun at this community festival.
Lil’ Chef May Cooking Classes
MAY 2, 9, 11 & 23: Chocolate Workshop, Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake, Mother's Day Brunch and Parent's Night Out. Ages 3+
Spring Citrus Fair in La Habra
May 2-4: A 3-day fair that includes carnival rides, kiddie rides, food, entertainment a car show and vender booths.
Circus Vargas presents “Hollywood Dreams” in San Clemente
May 2-12: Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Dreams, Circus Vargas’ newest Big Top show inspired by the glitz of old Hollywood, packed with aerialists, acrobats, and world-class stunts.
Great Big Family Play Day | The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
May 3-4: Featured activities include character meet and greets, interactive play spaces, foam party, bike course, sports zone, face painting, family lounge, and carnival rides and inflatables.
Wheels, Tracks, and Wings at Planes of Fame Air Museum
May 3-4: “Wheels, Tracks, and Wings” brings together military vehicles, historical re-enactors, live demonstrations and presentations, and aircraft flyovers.
LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad
Weekends, May 3 - June 9: Celebrate the power of play! Rock out, game, dance, build, and relax across five interactive zones, plus enjoy exclusive entertainment and surprises along the way.
Fusion Fest | Japanese Children’s Day & Cinco De Maya at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
May 3-4: Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day and Cinco de Mayo with a weekend of food, games, barnyard animals, and cultural performances like taiko drumming, mariachi, and folklorico dancing.
CHOC Wellness Fair at MainPlace im Santa Ana
May 3: Explore free health resources, kids’ activities, live performances, and a bike safety zone with free helmets at this family-friendly wellness fair.
LAUSD Arts Fest at The Music Center & Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
May 3: Celebration of student art with live performances, hands-on activities, visual art galleries, film festival, and creative career inspiration.
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festivities in Gardena
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun parade, food, entertainment, and festivities!
Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival in Venice
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Venice with a festive parade, live performances, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/3 March of the Penguins, 5/10 Wall-E, 5/24 Ice Age: The Meltdown, 5/31 Elemental.
Very Special Arts Festival Community Day at The Music Center
May 3: This free, inclusive one-day festival is perfect for children of all abilities and their families to enjoy free performances and art making activities.
Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park
May 3: Celebrate the rancho era with cultural performances, Charro demonstrations, historic tours, and hands-on crafts at this free, family-friendly fiesta.
Boone Children’s Gallery: Pop Up Art Workshop at LACMA
Saturdays, May: Create something special during an all-ages art workshop inspired by the exhibition Zheng Chongbin: Golden State.
Cinco de Mayo at Citadel Outlets
May 3-4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with hourly folklorico performances, tacos, aguas frescas, and community fun.
Family Rave: Star Dance in Santa Ana
May 4: Glow sticks, confetti, and cosmic beats—this all-ages family rave is going to space!
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Children’s Day at CSULB Japanese Garden
May 4: Join Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden for Children's Day with free activities and fun.
¡2025 Cinco de Mayo on the Promenade in Santa Monica
May 4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with live mariachi, folklórico dance, Latinx vendors, and delicious outdoor dining.
Annie at the Dolby Theatre
May 7-8: Little Orphan Annie returns in a fresh production of the beloved musical, reminding us that brighter days are always just ahead.
Pan American Fiesta | Mayfair Park, Lakewood
May 8-11: Enjoy carnival rides, live music, cultural booths, food trucks, and more during this four-day community celebration.
Open Farm Tour at Oasis Camel Dairy
May 10 & 24 This two-hour encounter includes a tour of the farm, bird/camel live show, plus an hour to enjoy favorite farm attractions. Admission includes treats to feed the camels and sheep.
Mother’s Day Hilltop Luncheon at Tanaka Farms
May 10-11: Join them for a Mother's Day Weekend Celebration! Details TBA.
Collage Making: Family Workshop at Getty Center in LA
May 10: Celebrate World Collage Day with a free hands-on workshop for all ages—create your own wearable art!
Mother’s Day Tea at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
May 10: Enjoy wonderful entertainment, finger sandwiches, and scones on the historical veranda. Plus, raffles, adobe tours, and more.
Comic Orange at the Tustin Library
May 10: A celebration of libraries, graphic novels, cosplay, animation and more! Activities include Cosplaying 101 where kids learn how to make their own cosplay and artist talks.
Spring Fling: Think Pink Soiree at Discovery Cube in LA
May 10: Make friendship bracelets and paper flowers to honor the amazing women and caregivers in your life, plus enjoy pink-themed snacks and meet special guests.
Beach Streets: Open Street Event in Long Beach
May 10: For a single day the streets to people walking & bicycling. Participants of all ages will enjoy family-friendly entertainment at our festival hubs located at Houghton Park and the east end of Artesia. Opportunity for participants to discover a new business, try a new restaurant, and explore a new retail store.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
